Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Senior People Partner to become part of our growing People and Culture team.
- Be the COS people brand ambassador
- Inclusive, innovative and collaborative culture where everyone’s contributions are valued and celebrated
- Lead, inspire and drive programs and initiatives focussed on the employee experience
About The Role
Due to continued growth, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join our welcoming and dynamic People and Culture team.
Reporting into the General Manager - People & Culture, this is a key role, partnering with leaders across the business; advising, influencing and driving our overall business outcomes through effective people strategies across all facets of the employee experience including but not limited to: recruitment and onboarding, wellbeing, engagement, performance, reward and recognition, and learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders providing advice, coaching and mentoring on people experience and people management matters in a consultative and collaborative manner
- Lead new and innovative people centric projects, programs, initiatives and policies, focused on the employee experience, shaping and driving business culture aligning to our people experience strategic plan
- Actively build effective relationships and partner with leaders ensuring a sound understanding of the workforce needs, whilst educating leaders with regards to employee arrangements and conditions
- Work closely with leaders and employees providing ongoing support and guidance in relation to all people matters
- Lead a small team of people focussed professionals, and working in collaboration with the broader People and Culture team, all of whom are committed to delivering high quality, effective end to end employee activities to meet the operational needs of the business and support people experience initiatives
- Oversee the performance review process, assisting leaders in identifying and nurturing future talent and development opportunities including succession planning
- Oversee Learning & Development, establishing further training initiatives and programs
- Oversee and manage all employee rewards, incentives and benefit programs
- Report on all people metrics as required
About You
- Previous experience in similar role
- Ability to think strategically and drive people experience strategies
- Ability to engage, influence and collaborative effectively with leaders
- Strong interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and people leadership skills
- Ability to lead a team with empathy, respect and humility
- Approach tasks with agility, initiative and passion
- Be approachable, and have a positive, fun, ‘can do’ and enthusiastic attitude
Benefits of working with COS
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Annual employee incentive schemes
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Birthday, Anniversary and Purchase Leave available
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
- Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available
More about COS
When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.
Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $16 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.
Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 600 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.
COS can offer you not just a job but a career.
If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!